Maintenance Worker - Provisional

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About

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

Description

The maximum hiring compensation for this position is not to exceed an hourly rate of $25.00.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill multiple provisional (temporary)
Maintenance Worker positions. Selected candidates will be expected to work a scheduled shift of Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The incumbent is responsible for performing basic maintenance and cleaning, serve as trainees, or provide assistance to those performing more complex tasks. As assigned, work may include: routine and heavy cleaning; setting up for special events/projects; performing minor repairs for an assigned area of responsibility;

assisting skilled trades staff; operating a variety of tools and light equipment; maintaining cleanliness of work area, tools, and equipment; and following safety policies and procedures. The incumbent may also assist with snow and ice removal; handling traffic control; removing trash from public right of way; and maintaining grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery and trees, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and removing debris.

Incumbents serve as an Essential employee, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

This is a temporary position and the selected candidate will not be eligible for full City benefits. Please review the City of Richmond's HR page for a full list of available benefits.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Performing routine grounds and maintenance tasks of designated areas of responsibility
• Completing tasks that require walking, lifting, pulling and pushing various items to include bulk and brush
• Assisting other personnel in performing various tasks and special projects as required
• Operating a variety of light machines and equipment
• Safely and efficiently controlling traffic in work zones
• Assisting with snow removal as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses MINIMUM TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

• Education sufficient for satisfactory job performance
• No prior work experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One (1) year of work experience preferred

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)

• Equipment and tools in area of focus
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
• Chemicals needed for proper floor maintenance
• Instructions for safety and accident prevention
• Minor first aid
• Operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials
• OSHA standards; safety and accident prevention
• Proper time to change and clean equipment

Skills (some Combination Of The Following)

• Assisting skilled trades by providing support…